Commercial Project Manager (CPM) - Sales Phase

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? 

Transform the everyday with us. 

Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

This role can be located in: Atlanta, GA; Raleigh, NC or Miami, FL. Position is Hybrid and occasional travel is required.

In this role, you will lead the commercial direction of projects during the acquisition and bid phase, shaping offers that are competitive, compliant, and transparent while aligning with Siemens’ financial objectives and risk standards. You will work closely with Sales, Management, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to secure the right projects for sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and govern the end-to-end commercial bid process, including bid approvals and documentation (Limits of Authority process)
• Drive quality, compliance, and adherence to bid governance across all participating functions
• Develop and validate financial assumptions (margin, cash flow, exposure) aligned with management expectations
• Ensure risks, assumptions, and contingencies are fully identified, transparent, and escalated as needed
• Partner with Sales to support competitive, well-structured bid strategies
• Review and negotiate contractual terms in collaboration with Sales and Legal
• Collaborate with Operations / Execution teams to integrate lessons learned and execution risks into bids
• Operate effectively under tight deadlines, maintaining discipline, transparency, and decision traceability
• Build strong relationships and trust with key stakeholders through credibility and clear communication
• Drive organization-wide adherence to bid governance and commercial processes, ensuring all involved functions consistently follow required steps, quality gates, and escalation paths

You will impress us with the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field 
• Experience: 2+ years of work experience in commercial project controlling or bid management in a project-based or construction environment
• Required travel: 10-20%
• Proven ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in bid-driven environments

Preferred Qualifications

• PM@Siemens - CPM certificate or equivalent
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, including the ability to build trust with Sales, Management, Finance, and Operations
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and drive adherence to processes across cross-functional teams
• High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability when managing commercial risks and approvals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain risks, assumptions, and trade-offs to stakeholders
• Ability to understand and anticipate management expectations and align bid strategies accordingly
• Resilience and composure when operating in complex, high-pressure, and ambiguous situations
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

You’ll benefit from:

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The pay range for this position is $91,086 - $123,318 and an annual incentive. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.